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This section includes 583 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Mechanical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 451. |
__The deductions for, employees provident fund start__ |
| A. | Immediately on joining the service |
| B. | After 60 days of joining the service |
| C. | After 100 days of joining the service |
| D. | After 240 days of joining the service |
| Answer» E. | |
| 452. |
__A PERT network has three activities on critical path with mean time 3, 8 and 6 and standard deviations 1, 2 and 2 respectively. The probability that the project will be completed in 20 days is__ |
| A. | 0.50 |
| B. | 0.66 |
| C. | 0.84 |
| D. | 0.95 |
| Answer» D. 0.95 | |
| 453. |
__The time by which the activity completion time can be delayed without affecting the start of succeeding activities, is known as__ |
| A. | Duration |
| B. | Total float |
| C. | Free float |
| D. | Interfering float |
| Answer» D. Interfering float | |
| 454. |
__Product layout is employed for__ |
| A. | Batch production |
| B. | Continuous production |
| C. | Effective utilization of machine |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Effective utilization of machine | |
| 455. |
__Emergency rush order can be pushed more effectively in__ |
| A. | Job production |
| B. | Automatic production |
| C. | Continuous production |
| D. | Intermittent production |
| Answer» E. | |
| 456. |
__Which of the following plans motivates supervisors by paying a premium on time saved by workers?__ |
| A. | Halsey plan |
| B. | Rowan plan |
| C. | Haynes plan |
| D. | Emerson's plan |
| Answer» D. Emerson's plan | |
| 457. |
__Break-even analysis can be used for__ |
| A. | Short run analysis |
| B. | Long run analysis |
| C. | Average of above two run analysis |
| D. | There is no such criterion |
| Answer» B. Long run analysis | |
| 458. |
__Routing__ |
| A. | Prescribes the sequence of operations to be followed |
| B. | Determines the programme for the operations |
| C. | Is concerned with starting of processes |
| D. | Regulates the progress of job through various processes |
| Answer» B. Determines the programme for the operations | |
| 459. |
__Gantt chart provides information about the__ |
| A. | Material handling |
| B. | Proper utilization of manpower |
| C. | Production schedule |
| D. | Efficient working of machine |
| Answer» D. Efficient working of machine | |
| 460. |
__According to Muther, the basic principle of best layout is__ |
| A. | Principle of overall integration |
| B. | Principle of flow |
| C. | Principle of flexibility |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 461. |
__PERT__ |
| A. | Provides an approach for keeping planning up-to-date |
| B. | Provides a way for management to require that planning be done on a uniform and logical basis |
| C. | Permits management to foresee quickly the impact of variations from the plan |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 462. |
__A-B-C analysis__ |
| A. | Is a basic technique of materials management |
| B. | Is meant for relative inventory control |
| C. | Does not depend upon the unit cost of the item but on its annual consumption |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 463. |
__Work study is done with the help of__ |
| A. | Process chart |
| B. | Material handling |
| C. | Stop watch |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 464. |
__Gantt charts are used for__ |
| A. | Forecasting sales |
| B. | Production schedule |
| C. | Scheduling and routing |
| D. | Linear programming |
| Answer» C. Scheduling and routing | |
| 465. |
__The interchangeability can be achieved by__ |
| A. | Standardization |
| B. | Better process planning |
| C. | Bonus plan |
| D. | Better product planning |
| Answer» B. Better process planning | |
| 466. |
_Standard time is equal to$? |
| A. | (Normal time) - (allowances) |
| B. | (Normal time) + (allowances) |
| C. | Representative time multiplied by rating factor |
| D. | Normal time taken by an operation |
| Answer» C. Representative time multiplied by rating factor | |
| 467. |
_Job evaluation is the method of determining the$? |
| A. | Relative worth of jobs |
| B. | Skills required by a worker |
| C. | Contribution of a worker |
| D. | Contribution of a job |
| Answer» B. Skills required by a worker | |
| 468. |
_The most important function of inventory control is$? |
| A. | Stock control system |
| B. | To run the stores effectively |
| C. | Technical responsibility for the state of materials |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 469. |
_Basic motion time study gives times for basic motions in ten thousandths of$? |
| A. | Second |
| B. | Minute |
| C. | Hour |
| D. | Day |
| Answer» C. Hour | |
| 470. |
_String diagram is used when$? |
| A. | Team of workers is working at a place |
| B. | Material handling is to be done |
| C. | Idle time is to be reduced |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Material handling is to be done | |
| 471. |
_In micro-motion study, therblig is described by$? |
| A. | A symbol |
| B. | An event |
| C. | An activity |
| D. | Standard symbol and colour |
| Answer» E. | |
| 472. |
_The linear programming techniques can be applied successfully to industries like$? |
| A. | Iron and steel |
| B. | Food processing |
| C. | Oil and chemical |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 473. |
_Pessimistic time is$? |
| A. | The maximum time which an activity might require |
| B. | The average time required for a job |
| C. | The most probable time considering all conditions |
| D. | The minimum time in which an activity can possibly be accomplished |
| Answer» B. The average time required for a job | |
| 474. |
_Templates are used for$? |
| A. | A planning layout |
| B. | Flow of material |
| C. | Advancing a programme in automatic machines |
| D. | Copying complicated profiles |
| Answer» B. Flow of material | |
| 475. |
_Travel charts provide$? |
| A. | An idea of the flow of materials at various stages |
| B. | A compact estimate of the handling which must be done between various work sections |
| C. | The information for changes required in rearranging material handling equipment |
| D. | An approximate estimate of the handling which must be done at a particular station |
| Answer» C. The information for changes required in rearranging material handling equipment | |
| 476. |
_The main disadvantage of line organisation is$? |
| A. | Top level executives have to do excessive work |
| B. | Structure is rigid |
| C. | Communication delays occur |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 477. |
_Time study is carried out$? |
| A. | By finding all the significant informations regarding the job, work place and machine tool etc |
| B. | By breaking up each operation into small elements which are measurable with the help of the measuring device accurately |
| C. | By observing and recording the time taken by the operator for an operation |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 478. |
_Linear programming can be applied successfully to$? |
| A. | Chemical industry |
| B. | Oil industry |
| C. | Banks |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 479. |
_CPM requires$? |
| A. | Single time estimate |
| B. | Double time estimate |
| C. | Triple time estimate |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Double time estimate | |
| 480. |
_Gantt chart is used for$? |
| A. | Inventory control |
| B. | Material handling |
| C. | Production schedule |
| D. | Machine repair schedules |
| Answer» D. Machine repair schedules | |
| 481. |
_The process layout is best suited where$? |
| A. | Specialization exists |
| B. | Machines are arranged according to sequence of operation |
| C. | Few number of non-standardized units is to be produced |
| D. | Mass production is envisaged |
| Answer» D. Mass production is envisaged | |
| 482. |
_Process layout is employed$? |
| A. | Where low volume of production is required |
| B. | Where similar jobs are manufactured on similar machines |
| C. | Where machines are arranged on functional basis |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 483. |
_Time study is used to$? |
| A. | Determine standard costs |
| B. | Determine the number of machines a person may run |
| C. | Provide a basis for setting piece price or incentive wages |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 484. |
_Monte Carlo solutions in queuing theory are extremely useful in queuing problems$? |
| A. | That can't be analysed mathematically |
| B. | Involving multistage queuing |
| C. | To verify mathematical results |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Involving multistage queuing | |
| 485. |
_Which of the following organizations is best suited for steel plants$? |
| A. | Functional organization |
| B. | Line organization |
| C. | Staff organization |
| D. | Line, staff and functional organizations |
| Answer» E. | |
| 486. |
_In break even analysis, total cost consists of$? |
| A. | Fixed cost + sales revenue |
| B. | Variable cost + sales revenue |
| C. | Fixed cost + variable cost |
| D. | Fixed cost + variable cost + profit |
| Answer» D. Fixed cost + variable cost + profit | |
| 487. |
_According to Rowan plan of wage incentive system, bonus is paid to a worker$? |
| A. | Whose output exceeds 67% efficiency |
| B. | On the percentage of time saved |
| C. | On the percentage of time worked |
| D. | On the percentage of standard time |
| Answer» D. On the percentage of standard time | |
| 488. |
_Which of the following are the guidelines for the construction of a network diagram?$? |
| A. | Each activity is represented by one and only one arrow in the network |
| B. | Dangling must be avoided in a network diagram |
| C. | Dummy activity consumes no time or resource |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 489. |
_Which one of the following chart gives simultaneously information about the progress of work and machine loading?$? |
| A. | Process chart |
| B. | Machine load chart |
| C. | Man-machine chart |
| D. | Gantt chart |
| Answer» D. Gantt chart | |
| 490. |
_Product layout is also known as$? |
| A. | Analytical layout |
| B. | Synthetic layout |
| C. | Static product layout |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Static product layout | |
| 491. |
_The technique for establishing and maintaining priorities among the various jobs of any project is known as$? |
| A. | Event flow scheduling technique |
| B. | Critical ratio scheduling |
| C. | Slotting technique for scheduling |
| D. | Short interval scheduling |
| Answer» C. Slotting technique for scheduling | |
| 492. |
_An event is indicated on the network by$? |
| A. | A straight line |
| B. | A number enclosed in a circle or a square |
| C. | A straight line with circles at the ends |
| D. | A dotted line |
| Answer» C. A straight line with circles at the ends | |
| 493. |
_A graphical device used to determine the break-even point and profit potential under varying conditions of output and costs, is known as$? |
| A. | Gantt chart |
| B. | Flow chart |
| C. | Break-even chart |
| D. | PERT chart |
| Answer» D. PERT chart | |
| 494. |
_PERT$? |
| A. | Provides an approach for keeping planning up-to-date |
| B. | Provides a way for management to require that planning be done on a uniform and logical basis |
| C. | Permits management to foresee quickly the impact of variations from the plan |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 495. |
_PERT stands for$? |
| A. | Program Estimation and Reporting Technique |
| B. | Process Estimation and Review Technique |
| C. | Program Evaluation and Review Technique |
| D. | Planning Estimation and Resulting Technique |
| Answer» D. Planning Estimation and Resulting Technique | |
| 496. |
_The disadvantage of product layout is$? |
| A. | High initial investment for the specialized facilities |
| B. | Skilled labour to operate machines |
| C. | Production time is longer, requiring more goods in inventory |
| D. | High cost of inspection |
| Answer» B. Skilled labour to operate machines | |
| 497. |
_In inventory control, the economic order quantity is the$? |
| A. | Optimum lot size |
| B. | Highest level of inventory |
| C. | Lot corresponding to break-even point |
| D. | Capability of a plant to produce |
| Answer» B. Highest level of inventory | |
| 498. |
According to MAPI formula, the old machine should be replaced by new one when (Here, CAM = Challenger's Adverse minimum, DAM = Defender's Adverse minimum)$? |
| A. | CAM < DAM |
| B. | CAM > DAM |
| C. | CAM = DAM |
| D. | There is no such criterion |
| Answer» B. CAM > DAM | |
| 499. |
One of the basic essentials of an incentive plan is that$? |
| A. | A differential piece rate system should exist |
| B. | Minimum wages should be guaranteed |
| C. | Provide incentive to group efficiency performance |
| D. | All standards should be based on time studies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 500. |
Breakeven analysis is a$? |
| A. | Short term analysis |
| B. | Long term analysis |
| C. | Average of short and long term analysis |
| D. | Any one of these |
| Answer» B. Long term analysis | |